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getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
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getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

I was recently lucky enough to spend 24 hours in the Loire Valley. We have a tour there at the end of August, and I need to check some addresses – never a hardship!

I had heard about the amazing flowers at the Chateau de Chenonceaux, and was determined to see what all the fuss was about.

I was not disappointed. They know a lot about getting grand with flowers!

Chenonceaux itself is a truly stunning chateaux that spans the Cher river from bank to bank. The history of the place dates back to the 16th century, and each age

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Renovate Your Portfolio with These Home Improvements…
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Renovate Your Portfolio with These Home Improvements…

Summer is all about sun, sand and construction. With the longer days comes the sights and sounds of pool and patio contractor trucks. Heavy (and small) equipment became a ubiquitous presence in most North American neighborhoods, in an undeniable sign that construction, home renovation and do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement activities are kicking into high gear.

A pickup in home improvement and homebuilding activity bodes well for home improvement retailers as it pushes demand for their goods and services. Investors interested in capitalizing on the home remodeling activity may consider the following companies and wait for a meaningful pullback to create

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Home Improvements You Can Do For Under 00
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Home Improvements You Can Do For Under $1000

Just about any kitchen project adds home value, and putting in a nice backsplash is one that can really elevate the space. This project can go over $1,000 with more expensive materials, but the average cost, including installation, is exactly that: $1,000. This breaks down to about $15 to $40 per square foot. Material is the factor that determines the variable in cost, so if you’re trying to stay under budget, ceramic is about the highest-end material to consider.

The cabinets and countertops are the next thing to consider when choosing your backsplash. You can’t go wrong in choosing something

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Beautiful French Country Style Table Linens
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Beautiful French Country Style Table Linens

You might say that I am obsessed with checking and ticking stripe linens. And that would be correct. Ever since I discovered Charles Faudree and fell in love with his incredibly beautiful French Country style- I have also been in love with big buffalo checks, tickings, and gingham fabrics. From upholstery to throw pillows to table linens- I cannot get enough. You too? Then this post is for you.

Who remembers when the bedroom looked like this? This is my Charles Faudree inspired sofa from back when I first started blogging- you can read more about it here

French Country

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Why Lowe’s Stock Fell on Home’s Earnings
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Why Lowe’s Stock Fell on Home’s Earnings

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Lowe’s reports earnings on May 23.

Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

HomeDepot
‘s

downbeat forecast sent a chill through the home-improvement sector and the wider market last week. That pushed down

Lowe’s

stock, though temporarily, and led to lower expectations for the rival retailer’s coming results, slated for early Tuesday.

Analysts had already been lowering their earnings and revenue estimates for Lowe’s (ticker: LOW), which stood at $3.45 a share and $21.68 billion, respectively, last week. However, Home Depot’s (HD) quarterly results led to further estimate revisions, and the average analyst earnings per share and revenue estimates now

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Real vs Faux- How to Decorate with Beautiful Flowers
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Real vs Faux- How to Decorate with Beautiful Flowers

Have you ever wondered how artificial flowers compare to real – side by side?

I got a message from a reader recently after showing some faux floral decor on the table. It was about using faux flowers in decor and if that was something that is ok to do if you love and like fresh. A perfect topic to delve into more.

The quick answers? For one, there are no rules! If you love fresh flowers and find a faux arrangement that knocks your socks off? It’s OK to love and enjoy them both! For two: not all faux flowers

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soaking up spring and our may/june magazine
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soaking up spring and our may/june magazine

MFCH MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE
Cover photo by Frederic Ducout

May is one of the busiest moments in my year. The garden needs attention, our MFCH Tours pick up speed and social life here gets busy again after the quieter winter.

My favorite time of the day is when I can finally sit and relax and flip through the MFCH Magazine. The May/June issue is a particular favorite of mine because it is full of beautiful homes and gardens around France in the springtime. Putting our magazine together every two months is rather like making a large, colorful cocktail. We always try to include the

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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the weekend view.

This week is all about a new vintage treasure, blooming peonies and the greenhouse, a chicken named Romeo and fun with the grand babies.

Romeo

One of our baby silkies has grown into a handsome and very sweet rooster named Romeo. We named him Romeo because he is a definite lover boy. He followed me right into the house one day and thought it was pretty amazing I guess because he loves hopping on the porch and making some noise until we open the door. He usually wanders in for a few blueberries or spinach

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